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NL63 FZO

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,819 mi
Last recorded151,819 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 FZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 151,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 142,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,269 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,416 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,803 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 102,942 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,724 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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NL63 FZO is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 69,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL63 FZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL63 FZO registered?

NL63 FZO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is NL63 FZO safe to buy?

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